Click an entity to go directly to the entity box. Something went wrong. I probably won't remember reading this when I go back to the list of books I've read this year. This being a true story written by a professional pilot, I was bracing myself to wade through a technically flawless but dry book. I came across this book while doing research for a seminar on leadership. There were 57 passengers and 6 crew on board heading for St. Maarten from New York’s JFK International Airport. The subsequent rescue of survivors took n. On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York’s JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2013. This was an interesting read. The author takes you through some of the personalities, business decisions, and technical problems that led up to the disastrous landing & subsequent rescue mission. This was purchased as a requested present. I thought the book was very factual, informative and a great story. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet. I can't criticize the writing but I sure can criticize the airline for all of it's disregard of passenger safety. by Odyssey Publishing, LLC. After reading Scapegoat by this author and thoroughly enjoying it I purchased 35 miles from Shore. In addition to the true story, it explains how airlines operate behind the scenes. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The plane hadn't ditched into the ocean yet, but there were tons of photos of the rescue and aftermath. It would be difficult to write an action thriller as good as this book, and it is. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It was sad that so many didn't survive but amazing so many did. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 0 Crashing into Shark Infested Water | What Really Happened to ALM Flight 980 . The plain had been in the air 4 hours and 32 minutes when the Captain made the call to land in the ocean. It is unknown if he would of tried making that last 35 miles if the outcome would of been. Maarten flight forced down in rough Caribbean seas after the plane ran out of fuel. ALM Flight 980 was the first and only airplane to be open-water ditched of a commercial jet ever. от: joecam21 (2669.04) теги: Plane crash, sharks, ran out of fuel. We’d love your help. The only commercial airline to date to crash land in open waters. How the fifty-seven passengers survived for an hour and a half in the shark-infested waters until the Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy arrived to the rescue, is harrowingly told here." Videos, gifs, or aftermath photos of machinery, structures, or devices … I met one of the survivors of this story and was compelled to read it. As with his previous book “Scapegoat”, Emilio Corsetti III does it again with his new audiobook release titled “35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980”. 1.2m members in the CatastrophicFailure community. The story is a perfect example of the 'swiss cheese'theory of accident investigation in that if all the ircumstances and actions line up, the holes aline and an accident will happen. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One of the stories in my own ebook Memories not Dreams. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Very well written about an incident I was directly involved in. I felt as though I was on the plane that ditched in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of St. Croix and also side-by-side with the rescue workers as they worked tirelessly to save the passengers. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Karl Helicher Well researched and presented. Gripping account of a less well known airline crash, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2010. little previous available information on the ditching of this aircraft, other than some mention in books on aviation disasters but the spectacular ditching of this flight and the high survivability of it, many passengers able to escape for example, makes this a very interesting story and it is well told by the author. The story told in. An amazing story of a less known airline tragedy. If you are someone who likes documentaries of people surviving difficult situations along with the many complicated efforts involving search, rescue, and accident investigations, this is a must read for you too. I would not hesitate to recommend it to non-pilots, while I am not sure it would really benefit white-knuckled travelers. ALM Flight 980 was the first and only airplane to be open-water ditched of a commercial jet ever. This, on the contrary, turned out to be an extremely well written account of the first successful water landing of a commercial jet and the gripping story of an air & sea search and rescue effort. I always believe that the pilot and everyone on the plane wants to survive the trip as much as you do and this book supports that. Emilio Corsetti III gives the reader a very insightful picture of a flight that went very wrong. Start by marking “35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980” as Want to Read: Error rating book. On May 2, 1970 the flight was landed in the ocean just 35 miles from its diverted destination. It arrived well packaged and on time. It is an excellent book, however, if I was asked to proofread/edit the book, I would have noted it is written almost entirely in passive voice. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Be the first to ask a question about 35 Miles from Shore. Personally, I believe there is much to be learned by read. This book was very interesting and tragic. Flight 232: A Story of Disaster and Survival, Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World, Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Historical Nonfiction Bestseller, True Story Book of Survival), The Things Our Fathers Saw: The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from Hometown, USA-Voices of the Pacific Theater, Shot Down: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth, The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra, The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War, Fatal Crossing: The Mysterious Disappearance of NWA Flight 2501 and the Quest for Answers, 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea, Scapegoat: A Flight Crew's Journey from Heroes to Villains to Redemption, "Frightening Flight. Please try again. Well researched and well written. Save it for the end or sprinkle them through the book as the events happen. Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019. Now, disclaimer: I LOVE real-life disaster stories. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Slow start, good plot building, but a bit short for me. It is unknown if he would of tried making that last 35 miles if the outcome would of been disastrous. Well done Mr Corsetti. I know...sounds pretty sick..but hear me out. Karl Helicher, As the search for answers to the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 mystery continues, questions will arise as to the condition of the plane before it entered the water as well as the fate of the passengers. I must admit that I found this book to be quite interesting and the page-turner. The uniqueness of the story is mirrored by the unique writing style of the author. Please try again. Given in the voice of a reporter we seem to be on board and in the cockpit of that took off with minimal fuel and then made used very poor judgement in the use of that fuel. Personally, I believe there is much to be learned by reading about human error. Enjoyed the read. On May 2, 1970 the flight was landed in the ocean just 35 miles from its diverted destination. Crashing into Shark Infested Water . I got lost a couple times with the terminology because the author has a background in aviation but the glossary at the front of the book got me though most of my hazy moments. Now, disclaimer: I LOVE real-life disaster stories. It would have been much better if 100 pages had been shaved away. To read is to voyage through time.”... On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York’s JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. very detailed account, both of the crash and the investigation. Overall, an excellent story. I totally enjoyed the book. On May 2, 1970, ALM Flight 980 from New York to St. Maarten was forced to land in the rain-swollen Caribbean, where it floated for ten minutes before sinking in deep waters. “One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. IT COVERS EVERY ANGLE VERY COMPREHENSIVELY:- THE PRE FLIGHT SITUATION OF THE CREW AND PASSENGERS, THE FAILED LANDINGS IN POURING RAIN ON THE ISLAND, THE SHOCK OF THE CAPTAIN AND CREW FINDING THAT DITCHING IS BECOMING INEVITABLE, PREPARATIONS FOR THE DITCHING, THE ACTUAL DITCHING AND THE SURVIVORS EVACUATING THE RAPIDLY SINKING AIRCRAFT, SURVIVING IN THE SEA WAITING FOR RESCUE. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I love them because I enjoy learning about all of the little things that went wrong, so little that it would seem impossible for them to cause something horrible, but when compounded together, they create something big. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The plain had been in the air 4 hours and 32 minutes when the Captain made the call to land in the ocean. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. There was some degree of too much technical information, and I would have liked a little more information on the individuals involved.
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